Chennai: The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls, with Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama defeating their respective DMK rivals, prompting celebrations among party workers and strengthening the political position of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government in Tamil Nadu. Maragatham Kumaravel secured Madurantakam by a margin of 17,554 votes,…
The Odisha government on Wednesday has effected a major reshuffle at the IAS level, with several officers being assigned new responsibilities across the state administration. The latest transfer and posting order brings significant changes in the leadership of Nabarangpur and Nuapada districts, while also assigning key departmental responsibilities to senior officers. According to the order,…
Bhubaneswar, October 6: In a significant step towards strengthening the financial capacity of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their community-based organisations, the Department of Mission Shakti today extended financial assistance to SHGs across the State. At a programme organised at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida released ₹99.26 crore towards interest…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will participate in the opposition parties’ protest march today over the alleged arbitrary actions of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the deletion of the names of more than 13 crore voters across the country. As directed by…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik Sunday condemned the alleged “murderous attack” on former MLA and senior party leader Pranab Kumar Balabantaray, questioning whether the state is being ruled by the law or by goondas or criminals.“There are deadly attacks on public representatives in broad daylight, the…
Bhubaneswar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Odisha in-charge D. Purandeswari arrived in Bhubaneswar on Saturday for a two-day visit to the state. Odishaculture blog She was accompanied by newly appointed co-in-charge Dr Swadesh Singh. The visit comes shortly after the BJP announced a nationwide organisational reshuffle on September 23. Purandeswari and Singh are scheduled to hold…
Bhubaneswar, 02/10/2026: On the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri today, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) paid floral tributes to the statues of the two great national leaders at separate programmes held in Bhubaneswar. BJD leaders gathered at Mahatma Gandhi Park near Janata Maidan and paid floral tributes at…
Describing Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi as an apostle of active non-violence, Cuttack Lok Sabha MP Dr. Bhartruhari Mahtab called upon the public to preserve the legacy and historical sanctity of Swaraj Ashram a pivotal hub of India’s freedom struggle so that future generations remain connected to this glorious chapter of history. Dr. Mahtab…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Odisha government, alleging that it has failed on multiple fronts and that there is “no one to listen to the people.” Odishabusiness directory Speaking during the BJD’s ‘Jana Samparka Padayatra’, Patnaik said Odisha was passing…
Kendrapara: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to investigate the case involving Tikhiri Sarpanch Chameli Ojha in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, following allegations that she was assaulted and misbehaved with inside the chamber of the Mahakalapada Block Development Officer (BDO). The alleged incident took place on June 11. A three-member NHRC team is scheduled…
